Spine Flashcards
In early life, the vertebral column consists of how many bones?
33
Which are the true vertebrae and how many are there?
CTL vertebrae, 24
which vertebral curves convex anteriorly?
lordotic curves
which vertebral curves concave anteriorly?
kyphotic curves
curve for cervical region
lordotic
curve for thoracic region
kyphotic
curve for lumbar region
lordotic
curve for pelvic region
kyphotic
a condition of abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
scoliosis
a condition of increased kyphotic curve of the thoracic spine
kyphosis
Connects the transverse process with spinous process
Laminae
Angulation of Swimmers
3-5 degrees caudad
Solid anterior part of vertebra
Body
Articular process
Z joint
Process extending laterally from the pedicle-lamina junction.
Transverse process
Process extending posteriorly from the junction of both laminae
Spinous process
Process extending laterally and posteriorly from the body
Pedicles
Pedicle is posterior to vertebral body on oblique l-spine, patient is under or over rotated?
over
Pedicle is anterior to vertebral body on oblique l-spine, patient is under or over rotated?
under
L5-S1 Lateral angulation if spine is not in true horizontal position
5 degrees caudal male
8 degrees caudal female
Lateral L-Spine, no sponge angulation
hips
5 degrees caudal males
8 degrees caudal females
Lumbo-sacral AP CR
L4
L-Spine AP CR
L3
Lateral T-Spine, no sponge angulation
shoulders
10 degrees females
15 degrees males
Anode heel effect for T-Spine does what
cathode at feet sends greatest amount of radiation to thickest part